Sunday Independent: One of the biggest challenges facing the world is how to feed a population set to grow from today’s 7.6 billion to 11.2 billion by 2100. Irish agritech companies will play a key role in helping to meet that challenge.

Dublin City Council, Fingal Council, Waterford Council, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Council, and Belfast City Council are seeking solutions for IoT networks, Bathing Water Quality, Smart Mobility Hubs, Last Mile Delivery - the Delivery of Goods, and Citizen Engagement. Read more for details on each Challenge and for links to each Invitation to Tender (ITT).

Following the release of innovative voice technology software, Dublin company SoapBox Labs is now engaging with toy and robot makers, game and app developers and educational technology companies across the globe.

The leading tech event is supported by Enterprise Ireland and is dedicated to creating collaboration and new business opportunities for start-ups, multinationals, innovative businesses and the research community. Enterprise Ireland has made available a discounted start-up access ticket to client companies.

As you will be aware, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into law on 25th May. There has been a lot of debate on what the GDPR will mean for enterprises and I am particularly interested to ensure that Irish businesses are aware of their obligations.

I have put together a short information note on the GDPR outlining briefly what it means and what businesses need to do to prepare. Please also have a look at the below link to the Data Protection Commissioners GDPR and You guide.